2015 European Extruded Polystyrene Thermal Insulation Products Market Study

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Sep 10, 2015, 07:10 ET

DUBLIN, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xbjlz4/the_european) has announced the addition of the "The European Market for Thermal Insulation Products - Tenth Edition - Extruded Polystyrene" report to their offering.

This report covers the market for extruded polystyrene (XPS) thermal insulation products in Europe and is drawn from the author's study set on The European Market for Thermal Insulation Products. It updates the author's last edition of the aforementioned study which was last published in 2013. The author has many years of expertise researching the thermal insulation markets of Europe. This is the tenth edition of this study.

Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)

For extrusion, polystyrene with a high viscosity is most suitable, i.e. products with a melt volume index (MVI) of 200/5 in the lower end of the range between 1 and 7ml/10min. The physical properties of XPS mean that it can be used in board form in roofing, flooring and walling applications.

The low moisture absorption of the material makes it ideal for use in cold storage facilities and refrigerated transport, where it is subjected to freeze/thaw cycles. The high compressive strength of the material also makes it ideal for load-bearing applications. XPS does not rot and has relatively high thermal insulation properties.

Due to its cost, XPS tends to be used in specialist areas where its particular properties are specifically required.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction - XPS

2. Market Influences - XPS

3. Market Summary & Spot Forecasts - XPS

4. EU Market Review - XPS

5. Profiles of Key European Suppliers

6. Directory of Extruded Polystyrene Suppliers

Companies Mentioned

- Armacell
- BASF
- Dow Chemical
- Kingspan
- Knauf Insulation
- Recticel
- Rockwool
- Saint-Gobain Isover
- URSA

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